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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which of the following characteristics did Juvenal dislike most in women? (from Satire VI)

Promiscuity.

Violence.

Dishonesty.

Vanity.

2.

Which of the following men experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions? (from Satire 8)

Nero.

Seneca.

Orestes.

Lateranus.

3.

Why did many men who borrowed money from Rome flee the city? (from Satire 11)

To imply that they were wealthy to those outside of Rome.

To spend the money that they borrowed in an entrepreneurial way.

To avoid paying back their debts.

To hide the shame of borrowing.

4.

How did Naevolus' lover react to the news that his wife was pregnant by another man? (from Satire 9)